Monthly Archives: August 2010

Just days before next cycle's "Dancing with the Stars" cast is announced during Monday's episode of ABC's "Bachelor Pad," comes word that actor Jack Wagner, who portrays Nick Marone on CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful," is rumored to be joining the cast in the upcoming 11th season of the hit ABC reality-competition series.

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- First he has leaving, then he was staying after the actor stated that someone had hacked into his Twitter account. Well now Brandon Buddy really is leaving "One Life to Live," according to published reports.Daytime Confidential is reporting that they have learned from setside sources that the 24-year-old actor, who has portrayed Cole Thornhart since October 10, 2006, is leaving town "alive, but not exactly well" sometime this fall when his contract is up. According to an ABC representative, however, the network "does not comment on rumors."On Friday, June 18, the following comment was posted on his Twitter page: "It's a bitter sweet day :( Today I decided I'm not going to re-sign. No more Llanview... Still lots to come from Starr & Cole though!" Only four days later Buddy tweeted that he "Had a hacker. Doing everything I can to make sure it doesn't happen again....

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:00 PM ET | By Angela Rosa(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- "General Hospital" Episode Recap - Wednesday, August 25, 2010.
IT HAPPENED TODAY...
Kristina stands vigil outside the ICU after Johnny's surgery. Ethan arrives and assures Kristina she is not to blame for her father shooting.
Jason and Sam come under fire.
Lisa overhears Robin telling Maxie that she kicked Patrick out. Maxie counsels Robin not to rush to judgment. Maxie asks Lucky for help in digging up dirt on Lisa. Robin warns Lisa that if she comes near Emma again, she will kill her. Lisa approaches Lucky at the PCPD saying that Robin threatened to kill her. Robin melts down on Patrick in front of everyone at the hospital.
As Dante and Lulu are about to reconcile, Brook Lynn shows up insisting that just because Dante was drugged, it doesn't discredit the fact that Dante truly wants her. Lulu suggests they...

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:00 PM ET | By Angela Rosa(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- "All My Children" Episode Recap - Wednesday, August 25, 2010.
IT HAPPENED TODAY...
Scott tries to defend himself while Annie questions him on how he could sleep with Marissa. After a discussion with JR, Annie decides to continue with her marriage to Scott and the ceremony is completed.
Asher covers for Damon and takes the blame in denting Tad's car. Colby offers Asher her family's hotel room for the night and he accepts.
Zach tells Kendall that he has an interested buyer for their house. Kendall opens up to Bianca and admits she feels like an outsider in her own life and is missing out on things by being a recluse with Zach and the kids. After running into Liza, Zach admits the reason he got a new lawyer for the sale of the house was to protect his marriage....

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 6:00 PM ET | By Scotty Gore(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- "One Life to Live" Episode Recap - Wednesday, August 25, 2010.
IT HAPPENED TODAY...
Todd ties up Shaun after abducting him. He tells Shaun he discovered that he was the one who helped Téa get to a hospice in an unknown location.
Shaun agrees to take Todd and Dani to see Téa. Téa changes her mind and wants Todd and Dani to be with her when she dies.
Blair and Eli arrive in Tahiti where they intend to get married. John reveals to Kelly and Ford that Eli eluded them.
Dorian reads David’s note to Viki, telling her that he can’t commit to her. David’s dragged to a cell in a Moroccan prison.
Ford tries to sway Langston back to him.On the Next One Life to Live...Clint gets revenge on David.
Jessica wants Ford's medical records.
John tells Marty that Natalie's pregnant."One Life to Live" airs...

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 5:32 AM ET by Errol Lewis
Photo:Rick Rowell/ABC(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- "What If..." John McBain (Michael Easton) from "One Life to Live" and Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco) from "General Hospital" met in an elevator? Would they remember their past lives on ABC's "Port Charles" as Caleb Morley (Easton) or Livvie Locke/Tess Ramsey (Monaco)? Of course not, but that won't stop the ABC.com/SOAPnet.com original series from reuniting one of daytime's sexiest pairings in a whole new way. According to ABC, "After getting trapped in an elevator in a burning building, Sam and John get to know each other better than they ever thought they would." The episode begins airing next week only on ABC.com and SOAPnet.com.{auto width="460" height="360" autostart="true" showdigits="true" pbgcolor="#637997" pfgcolor="white" showicons="false"}/videos/network/abc/wif/WIFpromo_wk083010.flv{/auto}"What If..." is available anytime on ABC.com and SOAPnet.com.Michael EastonOne Life to LiveOLTLGeneral HospitalPort CharlesGHKelly MonacoPCWhat If...

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 12:30 AM ET by Scotty GorePhoto: Donna Svennevik/ABC(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- Stars from "One Life to Live," "General Hospital," and "Days of Our Lives" will stop by the 8th Annual Connecticut Women's Expo next month to chat with fans.
This year's event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 11th and 12th. "OLTL's" John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) will be in attendance on Saturday from 1-3 PM ET, while "DAYS" Eric Martsolf (Brady) will be on hand from Noon until 5 PM ET on Saturday and Noon until 4:00 PM ET on Sunday. "GH's" Jackie Zeman (Bobbie), meanwhile, will be on hand for the entire weekend. Each fan who stops by will receive a free personalized autographed photos of their favorite soap star.
The Expo is sponsored by Comast and regularly attracts "over 16,000 women that want to shop for the latest products and services in fashion, beauty, health, nutrition, fitness, financial planning,...

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 11:00 PM ET by Scotty GorePhoto: Ringling.com(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- Come one, come all to 'The Greatest Show on Earth!'" where the two popular "One Life to Live" castmates will visit with fans and play ringmaster at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's Illuscination Circus on Coney Island.
The event, which is sponsored by ABC Daytime, SOAPnet's Soap Nation Tour, and WABC-TV 7 in New York City, will be held on Saturday, August 28th, at the Coney Island Amusement Park in Brookyln, at the corner of 21st Street and Surf Avenue, off the boardwalk. Archer and Alderson will be available to sign autographs and take photos with fans from 1:15 - 2:15 PM ET. Afterward, the pair will be guest ringmasters and open the day's show at 2:30 PM ET.
Click here for more information on the Illuscination Circus.
"One Life to Live" airs Weekdays on ABC. Weeknights on SOAPnet. Anytime on ABC.com and SOAPnet.com. Check...

Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at 6:14 PM ET by Errol Lewis
Photo: Bob D'Amico/ABC(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- ABC Soaps in Depth is reporting that actress Leslie Charleson, 65, who portrays the role of Monica Quartermaine on ABC's "General Hospital," has been taken off contract and has been placed on recurring status, but I'm more surprised to hear that she was even on contract to begin with considering fans haven't seen Monica on an even semi-regular basis, based on what a contract guarantees an actor. Of course, "GH" did provide the actress with a new contract in 2009, which just came up for renewal and as we can see, the show opted not to do so.Charleson joined the cast of"GH" in 1977 replacing actress Patsy Rahn, who originated the role. She has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards and four Soap Opera Digest Awards, but has never won. She has appeared in...